The story behind Nicole
Borrowed from French Nicole, the feminine form of Nicolas (“Nicholas”).
Other language forms and explanations (2)
German entry
From French Nicole.
Tagalog entry
Borrowed from English Nicole.
Pronunciation
General-American: /nɪˈkoʊl/
Regional pronunciation variants
- Received-Pronunciation: /nɪˈkəʊl/
- German: /niˈkɔl/
- Tagalog; Standard-Tagalog: /niˈkowl/
- Tagalog; Standard-Tagalog: [n̪ɪˈx̠oʊ̯l]
Popularity
Nicole ranked #383 in US for 2025.
Source: SSA national baby names
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- Syllables
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